NOUN
Niedergang/ˈniːdɐˌɡaŋ/decline; downfall; deterioration
Niedergang is a German noun that means decline, downfall, or deterioration. It is pronounced /ˈniːdɐˌɡaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Niedergänge".
Definitions
1.gradual process of becoming worse, losing importance, or ruin(general, abstract)
a.decline or loss of power, importance, or value (of a society, company, etc.)
Der Niedergang des Römischen Reiches dauerte mehrere Jahrhunderte.—The decline of the Roman Empire lasted several centuries.
2.staircase or descent from one deck to another on a ship(nautical, rare)
a.staircase leading down on a ship
Die Matrosen gingen den Niedergang hinunter zum Maschinenraum.—The sailors went down the companionway to the engine room.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Niedergang | die Niedergänge |
| Genitive | des Niederganges | der Niedergänge |
| Dative | dem Niedergang | den Niedergängen |
| Accusative | den Niedergang | die Niedergänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Niedergang" mean in English?
- "Niedergang" means decline, downfall, or deterioration. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Niedergang"?
- "Niedergang" is pronounced /ˈniːdɐˌɡaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Niedergang" der, die, or das?
- "Niedergang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Niedergang"?
- The plural of "Niedergang" is "Niedergänge".
- What part of speech is "Niedergang"?
- "Niedergang" is a noun in German.
